LONG-TERM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm

Definition of long-term

as in long

lasting for a considerable time before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

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Recent Examples of long-term And without a long-term strategy for spreading out those costs, rate hikes can be dramatic. — Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 The team believes Rourke can become a long-term backup to Purdy, with Jones in the final year of his contract. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Motorists will encounter two long-term lane closures on Route 2 in Colchester starting on Tuesday as a part of a bridge rehabilitation project that began last year. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land. — Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long-term

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The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.

— Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of long

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But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.

— Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Pablo also posted a lengthy live video reaction to the punishment yesterday, which is worth a watch/listen.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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